The Best Example of Personal Power Would Be Power Stemming

question 22

Multiple Choice

The best example of personal power would be power stemming from the

• A)rewards a manager can administer.
• B)relevant expertise a person brings to the job.
• C)closeness to a key executive.
• D)ownership stake a person has in the firm.

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Definitions:

Variable-Interval

A reinforcement schedule where a reward is given after a random period has elapsed following a response.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, in behaviorist psychology.

Variable-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly effective in maintaining behavior after it has been learned.

Violence-Viewing Effect

The phenomenon where exposure to violent media can increase aggressive behavior and desensitize individuals to real-life violence.